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I'm Muslim, and
I'm Muslim, and it makes me so mad the way some people treat me because of the way I dress. I wear long skirts and a headscarf, and I'm proud of it. It's just that some people are so rude. Once, my mom and I were walking in a store, and a woman passed us. As she was walking, she said, "You don't have to dress like this in America."
My mom stopped and said, "Excuse me? Why don't you come here and say that?"
"Okay," said the woman, and she walked over, looking huge and vicious. My mom set her straight and explained to her our religion, and afterwards, the woman gave us each a hug and apologized. "You've really opened my eyes," she said.
I'm as American as all of you. My dad is from the Middle East, but my mom is completely American. She was raised as a Christian, and she converted when she was 18. A few years later, she met my dad and married him.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but what do you guys think of Muslims?
submitted by Bookbug
(August 10, 2015 - 4:58 pm)
(August 10, 2015 - 4:58 pm)
Aww..... I think you guys are still people and should be treated as so! I know everybody is different and you HAVE to understand that. You just can't go around and shame people because of their race or religion! Read this:
Being Muslim is okay.
People going around and shaming is NOT okay.
Being Christian/Cathloic is okay.
Going around shaming other religions and thinking you're better than everybody else is NOT okay.
Being black is okay.
Being frowned upon, excluded, and shamed is NOT okay.
Being a reindeer is okay.
Being mean to one because he has a shiny red nose is NOT okay.
So you get my point.
(August 11, 2015 - 11:09 am)
Oh my gosh I know exactly what you mean. Tell your mum that she is awesome, and that was a great way for her to handle it.
I hate how people think that just 'cause we wear black gowns and veils we are oppressed. I wear headscarf and I am freaking proud of it. There are people who think we're forced to do this. Excuse me, no!! I voluntarily started at the age of ten and I haven't regretted it once.
Also, Islam is not the only religion in which women cover up. Catholic nuns wear similar clothing for very similar reasons, I have noticed, and yet no one makes fun of them. Which simply shows how closed-minded people can be.
And Bookbug, though people do say bad things, I have met a few golden-hearted ones as well. Besides that story of me at Tahoe, during my vacation the hotel clerk lady was just as nice. She said that she thought my scarf was beautiful--I personally supposed it to be my shabbiest--and not only did she do that, but she also inquired after what it was called, saying, "I know it's not called that, what is the name?" I replied saying that it was called hijab, and she smiled and gave me a thumbs-up. I think that was most of why I enjoyed my stay so much; I learned that there are kind people out there as well. =)
(August 11, 2015 - 12:22 pm)
PEEP!! PEEP!!
(August 11, 2015 - 1:03 pm)
Ummmm.... I don't know what I think. But I also don't know what you believe and why you wear it. Could you explain it to me? I don't have an opinion because I don't know anything. So please explain it.
(August 11, 2015 - 2:10 pm)
My next door neighbor is Muslim and we've always not really cared. We just don't really talk about it, but then again she doesn't wear a headscarf so it's very easy to forget about it. I dunno. -_- awkward paragraph ending...
(August 11, 2015 - 3:56 pm)
I can't beleive that woman said something like that! It was good that your mom set her straight.
By the way, I don't care what your religion, culture, belief system, race, nationality is. I just care what kind of person you are.
(August 11, 2015 - 4:00 pm)
I had a good friend in fourth grade who stayed for less than a year, and she was definitely Muslim. I'm not religious, and I know a lot of people who are, but I don't care one bit. I live in an area with mostly Jewish Orthodox people, and they're just people! I don't care if you're Muslim or a unicorn disguised as a reindeer disguised as a human! It's just who you are that counts.
(August 11, 2015 - 4:12 pm)
I hate when I say I'm not Catholic and people are like, "You're not Christian? You don't believe in God and stuff?" No! Why do so many people think that there is only one kind of Christianity? But, yeah, I'm glad you're good at handling that. The haters are gonna hate! Just shake it off!
(August 11, 2015 - 4:25 pm)
Everyone who commented before me-- MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY.
You could be a Muslim, Christian, Jewish, a freaking CULTIST-- we won't bpchange our feelings about you! You are a great person and that's what counts!
(August 11, 2015 - 4:52 pm)
What do I think about Muslims? I think that they're no different from other people besides the fact that they have their own beliefs - good for them. I've tried to find books about the basic cultures and beliefs of Muslims and find my library sadly lacking on interesting books on the subject (the majority of them would put me to sleep, they're so dry. A lot of the nonfiction that's not well written does that to me.) The one book I found made me want to read more.
Have you guys read about Abrar Shahin? At one high school, she was voted best dressed, along with a few other kids. She's a Muslim girl who wears a hijab, and the students voted her best dressed. The articles I've read about her really moved me, because I saw that kids could look out beyond stereotypes and labels and accept others - no matter what they believe in or look like.
(August 11, 2015 - 7:00 pm)
I think that all cultures deserve to be appreciated for what they are and not shown prejudice against. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, those people who believe in Percy Jackson's Greek gods, are all very special.
As long as no one is violent towards others based upon their faith, I believe that we are called to live in harmony with each other.
Religion is a personal choice, and it is not one's job to force against will such a sacred thing upon another. Any given person may believe in something different than anyone else, and unless by divine influence are called to change, may they be in peace.
(August 11, 2015 - 11:39 pm)
"I'm Christian."
"You mean Catholic?"
"No, I'm not Catholic."
"So you don't believe in God?"
"I do."
"Then you're Catholic."
"I'm not Catholic. I'm another type of Christian."
"Wait it's Friday and it's Lent YOU'RE EATING MEAT. YOU"RE DISOBEYING THE BIBLE!!"
"Well, no, because I'm not Catholic."
"But you said you're Christian."
"I am."
"So you shouldn't eat meat on Fridays."
"I'm Presbyterian and meat on Fridays is perfectly allowed."
"So you admit you're not Christian!"
"No I didn't. I'm another type of Christian."
"But there are no other types of Christian."
"Yes, there are, take Catholic for example."
"Catholic and Christian are the same thing."
"They aren't."
"But-"
*walk away.*
*face palm*
(August 12, 2015 - 9:47 am)
(August 12, 2015 - 12:33 pm)
Hey, have any of you guys heard of Malala Yousafzai? She has a really great book, I Am Malala.
I read it a few months ago and I really liked it. (However, it being an adult book with adult-y things I would not recommend it for kids under 12.) Anyway, it's about this girl named Malala Yousafzai (obviously) whose father runs a school in their hometown of Swat Valley, Pakistan. One day, when Malala is coming home on the bus, a Taliban man storms the bus and yells, "WHO IS MALALA?!" and one girl unwittingly looks at Malala and the Taliban man shoots Malala in the shoulder. She is immediately rushed to the hospital, and stays there for a few weeks before they move her to another hospital in Britain and makes her recovery (hello, she lives to write the book!).
My point is, she was shot JUST BECAUSE SHE WAS STANDING UP FOR GIRLS' EDUCATION. This makes me VERY ANGRY. GIRLS NEED EDUCATION TOO!!!! And, yes, she is Muslim, as were many other girls she talks about.
My other point is, I was not sure what to think about Muslims until my teacher who gave me that book gave an eye-opening talk about her friend who is Muslim. Then, I made my decision: just like any other religion, Muslims have their bad people, but the majority of the people who follow that religion are sweet, generous, loving, kind-hearted people.
-Poetic Panda
(August 12, 2015 - 5:30 pm)
ohmygosh I LOVE LOVE LOVE "I am Malala."
After I read that book, she became one of my heroes.
Did you hear she's releasing a documentary called "He Named Me Malala"? I hope to see it.
I RECOMMEND "I AM MALALA" FOR EVERYONE!!
EVERYONE
such a good book.....
Oh, there are two versions: regular edition and young readers edition. They are both good, though young readers is a little better for young readers, (like, 11-13 yrs old) I guess.
And and what do I think about Muslims?
Every religion is beautiful. Muslims are no different. We're all people. And those who are religious all worship in God in some sort of way, and it makes me sad and mad when other people are racist or prejudiced towards other religions.
I go to an awesome school that has so many different types of people....white, black, Indian, Chinese, Muslim, Catholic, Hindu, Jewish......and I really appreciate it. Also we have celebrations for the different holidays, like Diwali, Chinese New year, Cinco de Mayo...etc.
(August 13, 2015 - 2:09 pm)